Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to Approximate the One Real $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 8 x - 3 ; [ - 3 , - 2 ]$$

question 116

Multiple Choice

Use the intermediate value theorem to approximate the one real zero on the given interval. Round your answer to two
decimal places.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 8 x - 3 ; [ - 3 , - 2 ]$$

• A) \(- 2.62\)
• B) \(- 0.38\)
• C) \(0.38\)
• D) \(2.62\)

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